Edina Street
23-04-2023, 05:06 PM
Apologies for scuppering the previous thread, here goes again!
It has came to my attention that there is a definite divide amongst Hibs supporters. I have read Hibs boy, and These Colours don't Run, and have read about the accusations launched towards fellow Hibbies regarding them being Scrarfers and Cavemen. I have also read about the fights between Hibs supporters and Hibs casuals at locations such as Paisley, and the song "Oh its magic you know, Hibees and casuals don't go".
I have also encountered a lot of accusations about fellow Hibbies not being true Hibs fans because they are moaners that only criticize the team. No more was this debate more prevalent than during the period when John Hughes was in charge, and we had all kinds of divides between those that sided with Derek Riordan and others that sided with John Hughes.
For this reason I have posted a poll which is multiple choice (you can select more than one option). The poll may contain certain categories which may appear derogatory terms, such as "armchair supporter", however do not be affraid to tick this box if it best describes you, as there are many legitimate reasons that one might be an "armchair supporter". Reasons for only following Hibs via the internet, television or newspaper may be financial, medical, or location. Perhaps you have family ties or work ties that you feel take priority. Only the "die-hard" Hibs supporter would argue that attending Hibs games should take priority over marraige or livelyhood and should be done even at ones own financial ruin or divorce.
I personally will admit to being a Scarfer. Whilst it is meant as a derogatory term, and I do also like to dress in casual clothing, I always take pride in wearing Hibs colours and am not ashamed to wear a Hibs scarf.
Here are the categories:
Hibs casual (You are, or have been, a Hibs casual)
The family (You may not have fought at football matches, but you have been welcomed to the family due to your loyalty to Hibs, and the Royal Nip was likely your spiritual home)
Ultra (You love all that beating of the drum, the flares and the singing)
Season ticket holder (You are a Hibs season ticket holder)
Pay at the gate (You don't attend enough games to be a season ticket holder)
Hibs supporters club member (You are a member of a Hibs supporters club, and likely travel to a lot of away games on the buses, though, not necessarily)
Die hard (Hibs come before Christ. You would miss your own wedding to watch Hibs, home and away, you never miss a game, and nothing would stop you)
Hibs fanatic (Your bedroom is likely green and white, and your walls are likely covered in Hibs memorabilia. You may even have Hibs tatoos)
Armchair supporter (You claim loyalty to Hibs through Hibs remaining in your heart despite varying reasons for not attending matches, and only following Hibs via internet, television and newspaper. It may be that you have health issues. You may live to far away. An ex pat even. It could be that you have work or family commitments which you feel take priority)
Caveman (I am not sure what a caveman even is, and I can't be bothered reading back through the books to reread what it is. But if whatever it is, applies to you, then don't be affraid to tick the box, as I am sure there is a legitimate reason for it.
Fair weather fan (You admit to only being able to hack supporting Hibs on big occasions, such as a Scottish cup final when over 100 thousand fans descended upon Leith links. A fair few of those must have came under this category)
Scarfer (You wear Hibs colours with pride)
Hibs kid (You were, or still are a Hibs kid)
Glory hunter (Despite answering to being a Hibs supporter, you admit to being lured down South every so often by the illustrious EPL)
Moaner (You are accused of being a moaner and criticizer and you're accused of not being a true Hibs fan due to this. But you claim that it is the opposite. You love Hibs so much you can't contain your hurt and disappointment when Hibs under achieve, but through hail or snow or thunderstorms you still go)
Member of staff (You have worked for Hibs, either as a volunteer or paid employee. You may even have been a player, or perhaps you were even just once a ballboy)
Other (I missed out a category which best describes you)
It has came to my attention that there is a definite divide amongst Hibs supporters. I have read Hibs boy, and These Colours don't Run, and have read about the accusations launched towards fellow Hibbies regarding them being Scrarfers and Cavemen. I have also read about the fights between Hibs supporters and Hibs casuals at locations such as Paisley, and the song "Oh its magic you know, Hibees and casuals don't go".
I have also encountered a lot of accusations about fellow Hibbies not being true Hibs fans because they are moaners that only criticize the team. No more was this debate more prevalent than during the period when John Hughes was in charge, and we had all kinds of divides between those that sided with Derek Riordan and others that sided with John Hughes.
For this reason I have posted a poll which is multiple choice (you can select more than one option). The poll may contain certain categories which may appear derogatory terms, such as "armchair supporter", however do not be affraid to tick this box if it best describes you, as there are many legitimate reasons that one might be an "armchair supporter". Reasons for only following Hibs via the internet, television or newspaper may be financial, medical, or location. Perhaps you have family ties or work ties that you feel take priority. Only the "die-hard" Hibs supporter would argue that attending Hibs games should take priority over marraige or livelyhood and should be done even at ones own financial ruin or divorce.
I personally will admit to being a Scarfer. Whilst it is meant as a derogatory term, and I do also like to dress in casual clothing, I always take pride in wearing Hibs colours and am not ashamed to wear a Hibs scarf.
Here are the categories:
Hibs casual (You are, or have been, a Hibs casual)
The family (You may not have fought at football matches, but you have been welcomed to the family due to your loyalty to Hibs, and the Royal Nip was likely your spiritual home)
Ultra (You love all that beating of the drum, the flares and the singing)
Season ticket holder (You are a Hibs season ticket holder)
Pay at the gate (You don't attend enough games to be a season ticket holder)
Hibs supporters club member (You are a member of a Hibs supporters club, and likely travel to a lot of away games on the buses, though, not necessarily)
Die hard (Hibs come before Christ. You would miss your own wedding to watch Hibs, home and away, you never miss a game, and nothing would stop you)
Hibs fanatic (Your bedroom is likely green and white, and your walls are likely covered in Hibs memorabilia. You may even have Hibs tatoos)
Armchair supporter (You claim loyalty to Hibs through Hibs remaining in your heart despite varying reasons for not attending matches, and only following Hibs via internet, television and newspaper. It may be that you have health issues. You may live to far away. An ex pat even. It could be that you have work or family commitments which you feel take priority)
Caveman (I am not sure what a caveman even is, and I can't be bothered reading back through the books to reread what it is. But if whatever it is, applies to you, then don't be affraid to tick the box, as I am sure there is a legitimate reason for it.
Fair weather fan (You admit to only being able to hack supporting Hibs on big occasions, such as a Scottish cup final when over 100 thousand fans descended upon Leith links. A fair few of those must have came under this category)
Scarfer (You wear Hibs colours with pride)
Hibs kid (You were, or still are a Hibs kid)
Glory hunter (Despite answering to being a Hibs supporter, you admit to being lured down South every so often by the illustrious EPL)
Moaner (You are accused of being a moaner and criticizer and you're accused of not being a true Hibs fan due to this. But you claim that it is the opposite. You love Hibs so much you can't contain your hurt and disappointment when Hibs under achieve, but through hail or snow or thunderstorms you still go)
Member of staff (You have worked for Hibs, either as a volunteer or paid employee. You may even have been a player, or perhaps you were even just once a ballboy)
Other (I missed out a category which best describes you)